3.Xyza Cruz Bacani

Bacani's photographs depict humans rights violations against domestic workers — and she was a domestic worker herself. The New York Times' Lens blog and other international publications have featured her work. She recently got a Magnum Foundation Human Rights Fellowship to study at New York University and is now chronicling her adventures in New York City.

15.Gay Mitra-Emami

This Manila-raised backpacker currently in Kingston, Jamaica says she aims to promote Filipino tourism not just by hosting foreign tourists in the Philippines but also by sharing Filipino culture overseas.

21.Erwan Heussaff

After some time in Siberia, this foodgrammer came back to Manila when he was 23 and now is a restauranteur and business owner. He's also the boyfriend ofAnne Curtis, whose Instagram you should def follow too.